Christopher is survived by his sons, Ryan and Tyler Sawyers of California, and Collin Sawyers and his mother, Cassie Eddings of North Carolina; his mother, Julie Clay of Tennessee; stepdad, Kevin Clay of Tennessee; sister, Kimberly Johnson of Kentucky; and brothers, Michael Sawyers of California and James Clay of Tennessee. He had impacted the lives of many family and friends and is gone but will never be forgotten.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17 at Johnson Funeral Home of Jacksonville.

Arrangements by Johnson Funeral Home of Jacksonville.

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Published by Jacksonville Daily News from Nov. 17 to Nov. 20, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Christopher Sawyers

16 Entries

Cassie Eddings

December 10, 2012

Chris,
Collin and I will love you forever! I wish our parting wasn't so soon but it seems life can be so unfair in that way. I hope that the lord has washed away all of your worries and pains, and has finally given you what you have been searching for...peace. I love you and miss you so much. You have given me the greatest gift and thats collin. I love you Christopher Ryan Sawyers! Happy Birthday too.

Brittany & Cody Jenson

November 22, 2012

R.I.P. Chris Sawyers.. You will be missed and never forgotten!! Love Brittany and Cody Jenson

ryan and tyler sawyers

November 19, 2012

Rest in peace....we miss you a lot....whether you knew that or not....gone but never forgotten...

Linda Rice

November 19, 2012

Chris I'm sorry you are no longer with your loving family and friends. You were a good Marine brother to my son. God bless and comfort the grieving.

Sandra Kennedy

November 19, 2012

I met Chris three years ago when I was transferred to MARSOC. Chris was always friendly and nice. I am sorry to hear of his passing but he will forever live in my heart and memory.

Will Eyler

November 18, 2012

Rip bro you will be missed

sherria pommell

November 17, 2012

My son just found out you are gone...He is lost for words he can not believe you are no longer here. MY heart breaks for him and your family. I am so so sorry to hear of your loss. My son loved you so much Chris you were a brother to him. You visited my home and I too am in disbelief, I am so so sorry for his children and Cassie. Rest in peace Christopher you will be missed so much.

Tammy and Brandon Holsclaw

November 17, 2012

May you rest in Peace, Chris.

Judy Richardson

November 17, 2012

Thoughts and Prayers to Chris' Family.

Dave and Beth Howell

November 17, 2012

Our deepest sympathy goes out to Cassie and the entire family of Chris. May he rest in eternal peace in the arms of the Lord

Tyler Austin

November 17, 2012

R.I.P brother.. glad we got to share a bunch of good times and have lots of memories!

Naked Dan

November 17, 2012

I know you'll look out for everyone now, as you always did. You will be missed brotha.

Kitty Richardson

November 17, 2012

You ran into our lives...you will always be in our hearts...may the Lord put you at his side...we will miss you...

November 17, 2012

We will all miss you,I will always see your eyes in moose, Rest in peace buddy

Ricky Cannon

November 16, 2012

In God's care now. Farewell Stuntman Sawyers.

Dennis and Cyndi Saulter

November 16, 2012

R.I.P. Chris. you will be missed but not forgotten..

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